CE Smith Full Cap Frame Cross Member Pad 16871, 3 Inch x 12 Inch Yellow Thermal Plastic Rubber Keel Pad

The CE Smith Full Cap Frame Cross Member Pad (part number 16871) protects your boat's keel from contact damage during loading, unloading, and transit by cushioning the trailer's cross member or axle at the exact point where the keel rests. Built in a full cap style, the pad wraps over the top of the cross member with 3/4 inch deep sides on each edge, giving it a secure grip on any 3 inch wide cross member or axle that could otherwise mark or wear the hull.

The pad measures 3 inches wide by 12 inches long and is 5/16 inch thick, made from yellow thermal plastic rubber (TPR) that is designed to stand up to repeated keel contact, sun exposure, and the wear of regular boat launching and retrieval. It mounts using 4 rivets or screws, with two fasteners on each side of the cap for a stable, non-shifting fit. Mounting hardware is not included, so rivets or screws sized for your cross member should be purchased separately.

This cross member pad is intended for boat trailers where the keel travels directly over a frame cross member or axle, and it is best suited to cross members or axles that are 3 inches wide, matching the full cap's dimensions. It is a simple, direct-fit accessory for trailer owners looking to add or replace keel protection without modifying the trailer frame.

Specifications

• Brand: CE Smith
• Manufacturer Part Number: 16871
• Style: Full Cap
• Width: 3 inches
• Length: 12 inches
• Thickness: 5/16 inch
• Mounting Side Depth: 3/4 inch deep sides
• Material: Thermal Plastic Rubber (TPR)
• Color: Yellow
• Mounting Hardware: 4 rivets or screws, two on each side (hardware not included)
• Compatible Cross Member Width: 3 inches
• Weight: 0.45 pounds
• UPC: 768296005054

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CE Smith 16871 Full Cap Frame Cross Member Pad used for? It cushions a boat trailer's cross member or axle at the point where the keel rests, protecting the keel from wear and impact during loading, transit, and retrieval.

What size cross member does this pad fit? The CE Smith 16871 full cap pad is designed to mount on any 3 inch wide cross member or axle, matching its 3 inch cap width.

What are the dimensions of this keel pad? The pad measures 3 inches wide by 12 inches long and is 5/16 inch thick, with 3/4 inch deep sides that wrap over the cross member.

What material is the CE Smith 16871 pad made from? It is made from yellow thermal plastic rubber (TPR), a material chosen for cushioning and durability under repeated keel contact.

Is mounting hardware included with part number 16871? No, hardware is not included. The CE Smith Full Cap Frame Cross Member Pad mounts using 4 rivets or screws that need to be purchased separately.

How does the pad attach to the trailer? It attaches with 4 rivets or screws, two fasteners placed on each side of the full cap, securing it over the cross member or axle.

What does 'full cap style' mean for this cross member pad? Full cap style means the pad wraps over the top of the cross member with deep sides on both edges, as opposed to a pad that only covers one edge or face.

What color is the CE Smith 16871 keel pad? This cross member pad is yellow.

How much does the CE Smith Full Cap Frame Cross Member Pad weigh? Part number 16871 weighs 0.45 pounds.

Can this pad be used on an axle instead of a cross member? Yes, the CE Smith 16871 full cap pad is designed to mount on any 3 inch wide cross member or axle.